The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham

The Painted Veil

W. Somerset Maugham with Kate Reading (Narrator)

7 hours, 23 minutes first pub 1925 (editions)

fiction classics romance reflective slow-paced
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Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, this beautifully written character study is an affirmation of the human capacity to grow, change, and forgive. The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but shallow young Kitty Fane, who marries for ...

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Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
sad 57%
dark 26%
challenging 19%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 13%
tense 13%
informative 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 23%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 30% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.83

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